Happy Harry
Redding, California
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I have a 1997 Ford F-250 3/4 ton 4X4 pickup ( with 53000 miles on it)The headlight plastic lens's were very yellow and to the touch they felt very rough. It looked like the lens had a yellow plastic mold on it....
I bought a 3M "Headlight Lens Restoration Kit" Number 39008 for $15 on line.
Today I read the directions, which were very clear and easy to understand. Then proceded to restore both front headlight lens's.
Total time was about 90 minutes.
The kit comes with a small buffing pad that fits into a 1/4" drill and 4 different pads that stick onto it.
1st is the yellow sanding disk, it took all the yellow stuff off and the plastic lens looked like it was cloudy.
2nd..is the white sanding disk, it made the plastic lens look a little clearer.
3rd is a grey pad that you put a little water on, and as you polish the lens you mist a little water with a spray bottle. This grey pad made the lens look pretty clear.
4th is the foam pad with some 3M polishing compound on it. This made the lens's look like new..I am amazed at how easy it was and how great the results are.
If you have gunky looking headlight lens's on your old rig.
I highly recommend the 3M #39008 "lens restoration kit"
I think it might be the best $15 dollars I have spent in a long time.
Just taking care of my old truck.....Happy RVing to all...
HARRY
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ScottG
Bothell Wa.
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Mine went bad on my Dodge a couple of years ago. I think I may have caused my own problem though. I repeatedly waxed my headlight and now I'm thinking I may have removed some protective coating.
I found some stock looking (but not OEM/Dodge) and DOT approved replacements on-line and installed them three years ago. They still look great, work and fit perfect and were only $106 delivered to my door. So This may be another option.
Scott, Grace and Wesly
2003 Dodge 3500 4x4, 6 speed Cummins (lightly bombed),
2004 Forest River 25RKS many, many mods.
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ihavenoid
San Antonio Texas
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I also used the 3M kit and and got the same results that you did.Very good product.
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pkunk
Questa, NM
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Now, if you'd keep a regular regimen of rubbing '303'(SPF 40 for your things) on them, they might last a little longer. My '94 Dodge's are still clear as new.
1999 Coachman Mirada 34 ft.V10-F53 chassis
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jetboater454
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Or just use toothpaste and a buffer.
"If momma not happy  ....Who cares.I have my TH AND my toys  .
2008 3500 Dodge Ram CTD dually 4X4
2007 Gulfstream Endura Max 40
2001 Polaris Ranger 4X4
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SCVJeff
Santa Clarita, CA.
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jetboater454 wrote:Or just use toothpaste and a buffer. Clearly (no pun intended) you've never seen crazed headlamps. No toothpaste currently made will come close to touching it. Maybe only as a final clear buff
Jeff - WA6EQU
'06 Itasca Meridian 34H, CAT C7/350
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jetboater454
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Cleaned mine on a 2000 Plymouth that where almost totally yellow.
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goducks10
Keizer OR
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I used the 3M on our 03 Accord and they came out great. It's pretty amazing to watch the transformation.
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Super Guy 78
Augusta, GA
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I used toothpaste work good.
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YamaDooed
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For my 94 grand cherokee I opted for the chinese ebay replacements both for $40 delivered and they even came with new lamps... Next time Ill opt for the complete turn signal and running light package for 60 bones... They not only look new they are new...
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